Harmon Kardon upgrade or aftermarket?

Ravinder · 10th June 2015, 22:21

Hey guys

Not happy with the sound quality in my 75 mk1. Have the standard speakers and they're quite poo. And I think one of them is crackling. Would like to upgrade. Aim is to keep it nice and subtle but want good sound. Would like some bass as well. Not sure for the price whether it's worth buying some aftermarket components and speaker and sub and amp etc. or whether to upgrade to the Harmon Kardon factory upgrade? What do you reckon? Also, what would I need to upgrade to HK? Is there a list of the parts that I need for factory spec HK? Thanks. Ravinder.

trikey · 10th June 2015, 22:29

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Hey guys

Not happy with the sound quality in my 75 mk1. Have the standard speakers and they're quite poo. And I think one of them is crackling. Would like to upgrade. Aim is to keep it nice and subtle but want good sound. Would like some bass as well. Not sure for the price whether it's worth buying some aftermarket components and speaker and sub and amp etc. or whether to upgrade to the Harmon Kardon factory upgrade? What do you reckon? Also, what would I need to upgrade to HK? Is there a list of the parts that I need for factory spec HK? Thanks. Ravinder.

For factory hk, you need all the speakers, sub, amp, mounting brackets and the all important loom. The loom is a separate item o the cars main loom and is easily swapped over.

doopydug · 10th June 2015, 22:42

I would go with the HK - sounds good and is a custom fit

Submarineman · 11th June 2015, 00:44

OK guys, where can I source a HK system to upgrade my car also?

Canonite · 11th June 2015, 08:00

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Originally Posted by Submarineman

OK guys, where can I source a HK system to upgrade my car also?

eBay is your best bet or have a snoop around some breakers yards

Ravinder · 11th June 2015, 21:29

How many amps are there? Anyone got the part numbers for the items?

Geoff130 · 11th June 2015, 21:52

Just one amp, 6 channels, XQK100190, it fits in the boot along with the sub woofer, XQA100000.

handyjackdaniels · 11th June 2015, 22:10

I have the amp, subwoofer, plus the loom for sale on here!!!

Steve.

Canonite · 12th June 2015, 13:24

Just to clarify guys, there are 4 different amlifiers with the HK system:
XQK100190 - Saloon Without Highline
XQK100310 - Saloon With Highline
XQK100320 - Tourer Without Highline
XQK100330 - Tourer With Highline

They were made for a reason, people fitting the incorrect amp have had issues with the sound and feedback so source the correct amp for your car.

Ravinder · 12th June 2015, 19:26

Sorry to sound stupid, but what is high line? Mines a saloon.

10th June 2015, 22:21	#1
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Harmon Kardon upgrade or aftermarket? Hey guys Not happy with the sound quality in my 75 mk1. Have the standard speakers and they're quite poo. And I think one of them is crackling. Would like to upgrade. Aim is to keep it nice and subtle but want good sound. Would like some bass as well. Not sure for the price whether it's worth buying some aftermarket components and speaker and sub and amp etc. or whether to upgrade to the Harmon Kardon factory upgrade? What do you reckon? Also, what would I need to upgrade to HK? Is there a list of the parts that I need for factory spec HK? Thanks. Ravinder.

11th June 2015, 00:44	#4
Submarineman Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Warrington Posts: 116 Thanks: 102 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Where? OK guys, where can I source a HK system to upgrade my car also? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th June 2015, 22:10	#8
handyjackdaniels Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 v6 in firefrost red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Letchworth Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 383 Thanked 121 Times in 106 Posts	I have the amp, subwoofer, plus the loom for sale on here!!! Steve. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th June 2015, 22:42	#3
doopydug Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fife Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 88 Thanked 269 Times in 235 Posts	I would go with the HK - sounds good and is a custom fit

11th June 2015, 21:29	#6
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	How many amps are there? Anyone got the part numbers for the items?

11th June 2015, 21:52	#7
Geoff130 Loves to post MG ZT 190, Rover 75 CDTi, Honda VFR 750, Honda CB550F Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Derby Posts: 393 Thanks: 75 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts	Just one amp, 6 channels, XQK100190, it fits in the boot along with the sub woofer, XQA100000.

12th June 2015, 13:24	#9
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Just to clarify guys, there are 4 different amlifiers with the HK system: XQK100190 - Saloon Without Highline XQK100310 - Saloon With Highline XQK100320 - Tourer Without Highline XQK100330 - Tourer With Highline They were made for a reason, people fitting the incorrect amp have had issues with the sound and feedback so source the correct amp for your car.

12th June 2015, 19:26	#10
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Sorry to sound stupid, but what is high line? Mines a saloon.